High School Spanish Teacher

The Opportunity

Harlem Village Academies is a community of educators working to build an urban school district based on the ideals and tenets of progressive education. HVA is the demonstration site for the Progressive Education Institute.

Harlem Village Academies High, the only IB Diploma Programme school in Harlem, is seeking engaging and experienced applicants to teach in the school's expanding IB For All program. Every student at HVAH is on-track to participate in five or more IB classes, as we work to prepare all our Juniors and Seniors to become full-IB diploma candidates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach highly engaging, academically rigorous Spanish lessons, aligned with HVA's standards, curriculum and progressive pedagogical philosophy

• Invest several hours per week in professional learning, including personalized instructional coaching, lesson study, co-planning, book study groups and other learning work

• Inspire students to hold themselves to high standards of academics and character

• Establish and uphold classroom routines to ensure a focused, safe and caring environment

• Analyze assessment data and use it to inform and differentiate your instruction

• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards

• Maintain close relationships with families, including phone calls and conferences

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant teaching experience required, 5+ years of teaching experience preferred

• Experience with, or knowledge of, Spanish curriculum preferred

• Solid understanding of the essentials of effective literacy instruction

• A commitment to developing progressive pedagogy is essential

• Strong track record of student achievement in your past teaching

• Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe, supported and challenged to engage deeply in meaningful work

• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement

• Unshakeable conviction that all students can learn at a high level

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $62,000 - $104,000, and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications. HVA is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value.

Organizational Culture

All team members are passionately and deeply committed to the mission, vision, and values of Harlem Village Academies; have a positive and professional attitude; exhibit a very strong work ethic; and possess an inner drive for personal and professional excellence. The ideal candidate will thrive working within an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment.

Harlem Village Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity among our staff. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.